Web Developer

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Our External Relations team are responsible for promoting and raising awareness of our University’s brand in the UK and overseas. From creating all messaging and content for external campaigns and our website, to social media, and managing events – ours is a highly complex and expert marketing, PR and Internal Comms environment, key to making the University shine.

As a Web Developer you will join our Digital Marketing Team – the team supports our ambitious marketing strategy, focusing on enhancing student recruitment, customer experience, and brand promotion.

About the Role

The role will involve building and maintaining advanced web solutions, including the University of Derby's main website. You will support the technical and functional requirements of ongoing digital activities, ensuring optimal functionality across a variety of browsers and devices.

Under the guidance of the Senior Web Developer, you’ll have opportunities to plan and lead development projects, meeting crucial deadlines and expanding your skill set in both client and server-side development, in which you will play a key role in achieving our strategic goals.

The role will involve working closely with our Campaigns, Design, Publications, and College Marketing Teams, creating solutions that contribute to the university's success. You’ll also enjoy strong partnerships with IT and other vital digital stakeholders.

Our team is known for its innovative approach and supportive nature, making it an ideal environment for both personal and professional development.

About You

We are looking for an experienced web developer with a strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of current web development practices, ensuring compatibility and functionality across various platforms.

Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about web development and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Local Government Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymDiscounted access to Devonshire SpaCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Sean Evans, Senior Web Developer via s.evans@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk 

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit Applying from Overseas - How to apply for a job at the University of Derby - University of Derby for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

Closing Date: 06 Oct 2024

Area: Operational Support

Salary: £31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)